There are few things as difficult, both emotionally and logistically, as losing a loved one. Family members are often faced with a number of tasks to take care of, as…
When considering divorce, mothers often have questions and concerns about their rights. They want to know how custody will work, what property they will get, and whether or not they…
When someone considers divorce, it is easy to imagine an intense battle with emotions running high and each party fighting to get what he or she wants. However, many people…
When negotiating a settlement, does failure to disclose the death of the plaintiff constitute a legal ethics violation? When plaintiff’s counsel fails to disclose the death of his client, is…
Obviously, when a person commits a crime, the offender is punished criminally, with jail time, a fine or probation. But other than satisfying a sense of justice, criminal convictions do…
For most people, economic issues are a major concern in divorce. Alimony, known in Illinois as maintenance, is a part of many divorces, and a spouse’s economic well-being may be…